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Chapter 115 Pirates are rich (Subscribe)
Lu Jing's request puzzled Zhang Ge Lao. What was there to conquer in such a small country like Japan?

With the national strength of Dayu, it would not be easy to destroy the tiny country of Japan, but it would not be difficult at all.

The reason why they don't do that is simply because of the imbalance between income and expenditure.

In the previous dynasty of Dayu, the northern Mengs not only conquered the land of Central China, but later, led by a genius, they also expeditioned to Luozhou, a land area unprecedented in history.

How glorious the demons and barbarians were at that time.

They even felt that the destiny of heaven and earth had begun to abandon the weak and incompetent human race and return to the demons and barbarians.

But what happened next?

The rule of the Mongol Empire did not even last more than two hundred years, which was a relatively short-lived dynasty in a world with great magical powers.

The reason for this was that the Mongol Empire was too large. After the death of Khan Tianjiao, the entire Mongol Empire began to fall apart. Even the people of Zhongzhou were living in misery under its rule. Eventually, the people of the world rose up in rebellion, which led to the later Dayu.

Therefore, apart from Zhongzhou, the main purpose of expanding territory in all dynasties was to prevent invasion by barbarians.

So Lord Zhang doesn’t understand why Lu Jing wants to conquer Japan. What’s the point?

Zhang Ge Lao advised: "We have learned about Japan before. The people there are afraid of power but not virtue, and are born with wolfish ambitions. In this tiny country, the daimyo are now divided and fighting each other. Many of them have the blood of demons and barbarians."

"Lu Jing, I really can't understand why it is worth conquering."

It really has no value.

Japan is a country with very scarce resources.

It is located in an earthquake-prone area and there is a huge active volcano in the territory.

This gives the Japanese people a natural sense of urgency and an almost perverted yearning for the vast territory.

But if you don't govern and change an island nation like this, it will eventually go crazy and drag other countries down with it.

The most important thing is that according to the intelligence Lu Jing has been exposed to during this period, after he has achieved the supreme supernatural power, Lu Jing alone can conquer Japan.

Only by conquering the Japanese in Japan at a very small cost can we reap several times the benefits.

After Lu Jing expressed his views on the Japanese in Japan, Lord Zhang listened thoughtfully.

Lord Zhang also knew what Lu Jing had just said.

Because the Japanese invasion on the southeast coast was quite serious, he even made a special effort to learn more about Japan.

The final conclusion is -

This place is disgusting.

It's disgusting that I'm afraid of dirtying my shoes if I kick it.

But he is as difficult to deal with as sticky candy.

Therefore, even though the Japanese pirates were causing great trouble on the southeastern coast, no one in the court of Dayu thought about solving the problem from the root.

But after Lu Jing's memories of his previous life were confirmed by his present life, he felt that Japan was a scourge that must be resolved.

otherwise……

Who knows what will happen in the future.

After hearing that Lu Jing could conquer Japan at a very low cost, Zhang Ge Lao humbly asked for advice: "You said to conquer Japan at a very low cost, so what is this cost?"

Lu Jing: "First, I need the court to give me a letter of appointment, appointing me as the governor of Dayu Dongying, and giving me the corresponding official position and rank."

The Wa Kingdom and Goryeo Kingdom on Dayu's side have always been subservient to the Zhongzhou court, and this was their voluntary submission.

Therefore, Dayu has natural and legitimate ruling power over many small countries around it.

However, few officials in the court were willing to serve in such barbaric lands, and they were unfamiliar with the local language and customs. Going there was no different from going to jail.

What's more, in the Central Plains court, if you are asked to serve as an official in the bitter cold places such as the northwest and northeast, it is considered as relegation; the southwest and Lingnan are even more like exile! If you are relegated to the South China Sea and other places... you can wait to cry!

Not to mention tiny places like Japan and Korea.

If an official were really assigned there, he would be so aggrieved that he might even prepare to hang himself.

Therefore, the imperial court of Central China has always used the method of barbarians ruling barbarians, accepting tribute and submission but not appointing officials to govern.

But if Dayu really wants to send someone, it is only natural.

After all, if you call me daddy, it is my right to ignore you.

But if I really want to teach you a lesson, you have to bear it.

With this letter of authorization, Lu Jing would have legal identity and rights.

The Japanese daimyo had to appoint him as the governor who was parachuted in.

In Lu Jing's view, this letter of appointment is not just a piece of paper, it is a legal colonial license! With this document, Lu Jing can do a lot more.

Zhang Ge Lao smiled and said, "That's easy to say."

No one would take this kind of job.

Zhang Ge Lao continued to ask: "If you really want to go, these are all minor issues. What I want to know is how many soldiers do you want? How much silver, how much baggage?"

After all, this is an expedition to a country, so baggage and money are definitely indispensable.

If they ask for a lot, the imperial treasury may not be able to provide it.

If the imperial court had money, why would it send Hu Yuxian to Yuhang Province to make money?
But Lu Jing smiled faintly and said, "No money, no baggage. As for soldiers and horses... the three thousand soldiers and horses I command now are enough."

"what?!"

Zhang Ge Lao was immediately shocked! Is this guy joking with him?

How can war be fought without spending money?

Even if you are a person with supreme supernatural powers, you can't turn stone into gold, right?
Besides, the gold transformed by magic power is not real money. Once the fake gold is broken by magic power, its true form will be exposed. And no one with magic power will do such a shameful thing.

So Zhang Ge Lao immediately frowned and said, "Boy, are you kidding me?"

Boy...

When this title came out of Lord Zhang's mouth, it didn't necessarily mean blame, but rather seemed somewhat intimate.

So Lu Jing immediately protested: "How dare I! The imperial court does not need to pay a penny for the expedition to Japan. Even after conquering Japan, the imperial court can still earn at least 5 million taels of silver every year."

Zhang Ge Lao suddenly no longer cared about his image.

He pulled his collar and tilted his head, thinking left and right, but still couldn't understand why Lu Jing did this.

So Zhang Ge Lao took Lu Jing's hand and said, "Boy, tell me the truth, what are you planning?"

Lu Jing smiled and said, "I am in charge of the imperial army, and I am the governor-general of Japan. So all the military and political power in Japan belongs to me alone, right?"

This is true.

The title of governor established by the imperial court was to be in charge of local military and political affairs, so there is nothing much to say about it.

Lu Jing spread his hands: "With such great power in hand, making money won't be a matter of minutes? Whether it's local mining, manual farming, or even... selling monsters, they are all good businesses to make money."

Zhang Ge Lao: "..."

This……

Doesn't that seem a bit unkind?
It's not that it's not kind and righteous, it's simply against the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, the righteous way of Xuanmen! It's the work of evil people and demons!
Zhang Ge Lao's moral values ​​were strongly impacted, and even the astronomical boss who was guarding behind Zhang Ge Lao looked at him sideways... This kid is so vicious.

But Lu Jing said as a matter of course: "The demons and barbarians have no morals at all, so what's the point of talking about morality with them? The saints explored the truth and passed down the theory of morality, hoping that everyone in the world would be like a dragon and everyone would be a gentleman. But human nature is evil, and it is impossible for everyone to be a gentleman."

"In the territory of Dayu, where the culture is so rich and profound, there are still villains everywhere. How much more so in the land of barbarians?"

"What is universally applicable is not the principle of benevolence and righteousness."

But physics.

Some people can only be broken into pieces by physical force, so that they behave like dogs! Only then can they behave themselves and even feel at ease.

Hearing what Lu Jing said, Lord Zhang breathed a sigh of relief.

If it were ten years ago, he would have to discuss it with Lu Jing to confirm it.

But after serving as an official for so many years, he has seen through a lot.

So now I actually agree with Lu Jing's words and deeds.

So Zhang Ge Lao looked at Lu Jing with more satisfaction: "Okay! Anyway, the court has never cared about Japan and other places, so you can do whatever you want. I can get you whatever you want! In addition, I will also grant you three treasure ships of the Dayu Navy! And the boatmen on board. In addition, I can also give you 300 sets of armor, a number of weapons and bows and arrows!"

Lu Jing was overjoyed: "Thank you, Sir!"

Zhang Ge Lao rolled his eyes and said, "You are on behalf of the Great Yu to fight in the east. This is too shabby. It would be an insult to the Great Yu!"

As the Celestial Empire, the court has only one word for everything:

Good noodles!

Sometimes when other countries paid tribute, the imperial court would give them treasures in return that far exceeded the value of their tribute.

As a result, in the first few dynasties after the founding of Dayu, the surrounding overseas countries rushed to pay tribute. The reason why the previous emperor imposed a maritime ban was because two tribute delegations from Japan staged a fight in the street in order to compete for the tribute quota.

Then the imperial court was furious and imposed a direct maritime ban.

But in Lu Jing's opinion, such exaggerated behavior is really not advisable.

The goal of our Han court should be the stars and the sea!
What's the point of throwing money around just to show off in front of these barbarians?

Learn from the First Emperor!
The "Great Wall" was built outside the world!

After approving the supplies, Lu Jing suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, I still have to ask you, Lord Zhang, for something."

what?
Lord Zhang was stunned again. You spoke so heroically just now that I thought you really had a great strategy, but I didn’t expect that you had claws behind you.

But the words had already been spoken, so Zhang Ge Lao had no choice but to glare at Lu Jing: "You say!"

Lu Jing: "If it is convenient, please ask Mr. Zhang to approve some good pens for me. They will be of great use to me."

what?
Zhang Ge Lao was stunned again.

He thought Lu Jing wanted baggage and money, but he didn't expect he wanted people... and the person he wanted was a weak scholar.

Zhang Ge Lao tugged at his collar again: "Why is this?"

Lu Jing: "Of course, it is to 'educate' the local Japanese."

Zhang Ge Lao: "..."

He was so curious that he couldn't help asking, "So, where does your military pay come from? You're going far overseas, and without a large reward, even the soldiers under your command may not be willing to follow you on the overseas expedition."

Lu Jing smiled: "Whoever has money, ask for it."

Zhang Ge Lao wondered: "Who has money then?"

We can't just plunder the local area of ​​Yuhang, can we?

That would cause trouble!
As for Hu Yuxian... although he is the governor of Yuhang, the money he manages belongs to the imperial court, so isn't he still asking the imperial court for money?
Lu Jing smiled: "Pirates are rich."

(End of this chapter)